Firewalls are an extremely beneficial and necessary security tool that organizations need to implement in their network. There are so many ways that information can be shared over the internet either by an organization's employee for example just searching on the net or by hackers trying to break into the network. Thus, organizations need to implement a security device such as a firewall to protect them from the world (internet).

A firewall is a security device that acts as a barrier between two networks, i.e. an organization and the internet. There are two types of firewalls, either hardware or software. Firewalls are built into routers and you can also get software such as Zone Alarm which is software that acts as a firewall.

A firewall, working closely with a router program, examines each network packet to determine whether to forward it toward its destination. A firewall also includes or works with a proxy server that makes network requests on behalf of workstation users. A firewall is often installed in a specially designated computer separate from the rest of the network so that no incoming request can get directly at private network resources. "Firewalls use one or more of three methods to control traffic flowing in and out of the network: Packet filtering - Packets (small chunks of data) are analyzed against a set of filters. Packets that make it through the filters are sent to the requesting system and all others are discarded. Proxy service - Information from the Internet is retrieved by the firewall and then sent to the requesting system and vice versa. Stateful inspection - A newer method that doesn't examine the contents of each packet but instead compares certain key parts of the packet to a database of trusted information. Information traveling from inside the firewall to the outside is monitored for specific defining characteristics, then incoming information is compared to these characteristics. If the comparison yields a...

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...﻿Introduction to Firewalls -
Traditionally, a firewall is defined as any device (or software) used to filter or control the flow of traffic. Firewalls are typically implemented on the network perimeter, and function by defining trusted and untrusted zones
Most firewalls will permit traffic from the trusted zone to the untrusted zone, without any explicit configuration. However, traffic from the untrusted zone to the trusted zone must be explicitly permitted. Thus, any traffic that is not explicitly permitted from the untrusted to trusted zone will be implicitly denied (by default on most firewall systems).
A firewall is not limited to only two zones, but can contain multiple ‘less trusted’ zones, often referred to as Demilitarized Zones (DMZ’s).
To control the trust value of each zone, each firewall interface is assigned a security level, which is often represented as a numerical value or even color. For example, in the above diagram, the Trusted Zone could be assigned a security value of 100, the Less Trusted Zone a value of 75, and the Untrusted Zone a value of 0.
As stated previously, traffic from a higher security to lower security zone is (generally) allowed by default, while traffic from a lower security to higher security zone requires explicit permission.
Firewall Services
Firewalls perform the following...

...A firewall is a device or software running on a device that inspects network traffic and allows or blocks traffic based on a set of rules.
* A network-based firewall inspects traffic as it flows between networks. For example, you can install a network-based firewall on the edge of your private network that connects to the Internet to protect against attacks from Internet hosts.
* A host-based firewall inspects traffic received by a host. Use a host-based firewall to protect against attacks when there is no network-based firewall, such as when you connect to the Internet from a public location.
* Firewalls use filtering rules, sometimes called access control lists (ACLs), to identify allowed and blocked traffic. A rule identifies characteristics of the traffic, such as:
* The interface the rule applies to
* The direction of traffic (inbound or outbound)
* Packet information such as the source or destination IP address or port number
* The action to take when the traffic matches the filter criteria
* Firewalls do not offer protection against all attacks (such as spoofed e-mail messages).
The following table explains different firewall types.
Firewall Type | Characteristics |
Packet filtering firewall | A packet filtering firewall makes decisions about...

...Define control and discuss the control process and the importance of control in business organizations.
* Define control
Management process in which the (1) actual performance is compared with planned performance, (2) difference between the two is measured, (3) causes contributing to the difference are identified, and (4) corrective action is taken to eliminate or minimize the difference
Control Process
The control process is a continuous flow in Taj between measuring, comparing and action. Naturally Taj follows the four steps in the control process: establishing performance standards, measuring actual performance, comparing measured performance against established standards, and taking corrective action.
Step 1: Establish Performance Standards. Taj's Standards are created when objectives are set during the planning process. Its standard is a guideline established as the basis for measurement. It is a precise, explicit statement of expected results from a product, service, machine, individual, or organizational unit. It is usually expressed numerically and is set for quality, quantity, and time. Tolerance is permissible deviation from the standard.
· Time controls relate to deadlines and time constraints. Material controls relate to inventory and material-yield controls. Equipment controls are built into the machinery, imposed on the operator to protect the equipment or the process. Cost controls help ensure cost standards are met....

...Running Head: THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK PLACE DIVERSITY IN AN
ORGANIZATION
The Importance of Workplace Diversity in an Organization
Gina Cazeau/MGT 307/Week4/May2009
University of Phoenix/Professor R. Cullivan
Abstract
This paper will define a team and a group, and the difference between the two. It will also examine the importance of workplace diversity in an organization and how it relates to team dynamics in the workplace.
The Importance of Workplace Diversity in an Organization
Introduction
A lot of organizations have always been puzzled by that fascinating question: when does a group become a team? The definitions a group and a team will be given and the difference between them will be explored. We will also answer those two last questions. We will also examine the importance of workplace diversity in an organization, and how it relates to team dynamics in the workplace. Some examples will be used to illustrate those concepts.
Team
According to the book Wisdom of Teams “A team is a small group of people with complementary skills and abilities who are committed to a common goal and...

...Communication in the work place is crucial to a good work environment and efficient workers. If communication breaks down often time employees will start to not work as hard as they were or become resentful. At the very least it causes a break down in efficiency of the workers due to them not knowing what is going on or the focus of the company. When there is good communication workers feel like they can actually get the job done because they really know what they are supposed to be doing and the vision that the company is trying to work towards. That is why we must look at all characteristics of communication both the good and bad. So that a manager might work on communicating well to get a more productive and efficient work place.
In my job I have seen some good and some bad communication traits over the years however recently the communication level of the restaurant has fallen. There are several ways that communication is either completely wrong or not being used to its full capacity. In this paper I am going to talk about a couple of the traits that I have seen in the workplace recently that have caused the employees to not be working at the top of their game. These traits are to believe that words overcome actions and lying to your employees. Both of these characteristics have become more commonplace in the last couple of years.
The first one believing that words overcome actions happens when a manager or owner thinks that if they say something that is what...

...Case Brief
The case brings out the importance of training in an organisation. Untrained employees may not perform their jobs efficiently. Thus, to improve efficiency as well as quality of work, organisations train their employees for jobs. But appropriateness of the training program is essential. Not all the training programs are successful and many may just end up wasting time and money. Thus, to make training programs effective a proper planning of them is necessary.
Backwoods Mail Order Company is a telephone and mail order company that specialises in camping supplies and outdoor clothing. Orders are taken by 40 employees of the Customer Order Group. They are supervised by 4 supervisors. They work in two shifts, viz. 7 AM to 3 PM and 3 PM to 11 PM.
Recently, they have been facing a lot of return orders. An assessment of the problem showed that 78% returns were due to problems in specifications. Majority of these errors i.e. 54%, resulted from incorrect data entry. Also, many of the errors were due to different sizing standards for different types of clothing. Moreover, customer order work area was cluttered and noisy.
Objective of the case is to formulate a training program and to ensure its effectiveness.
1. Write several clear, measurable objectives for the training to be delivered to the employees in the customer order group.
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2. Develop a recommendation for training plan that includes the training...

...humans, sustainability is defined as the potential for long-term maintenance of well being, which has environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Sustainability therefore involves:
• A broad view of social, environmental and economic outcomes for an organization.
• A long-term perspective, concerned with the interests and rights of future generations as well as of people today.
• An inclusive approach to action, which recognises the need for all people, including the employees, to be involved in the decisions that affect their lives made by an organization.
Sustainability is now rapidly emerging as an important part of corporate business strategy. Until recently, it remained a notion embraced by a few fringe players, notably the big multinational corporations. However, sustainability is now part of mainstream corporate practice.
Implementing sustainability in an organization
The three dimensions that most organizations normally adhere to in an effort to develop a sustainability model are the economic, environmental and social. The organization has responsibilities to its shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers and all stakeholders, including the local communities it operates within. Many an organization take sustainability to mean environmental stewardship meaning they address only one of these aspects explained earlier.
Each project, process, and decision...

...﻿
Diversity is a point of difference. Change, variation, dissimilarity.
For most organizations it involves creating an inclusive organization where the differences of all people are respected, valued and utilized towards achieving a common goal. Differences people bring to the work environment include race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, geographic background, education, economic background and thinking and communication styles.
Company leaders are always on the lookout for innovative ways to attract customers and increase sales. Diversity is an effective way to draw new employees who bring a wide range of talents, perspectives and problem-solving skills. A homogeneous employee population runs the risk of approaching marketplace challenges using the same ideas and thinking styles as they always have. A multicultural group not only generates fresh perspectives and suggestions, but they also can appeal to a more diverse network of customers
Factors to Consider in adopting a diverse workforce
The concept of workplace diversity might differ from company to company according to the rules and guidelines that have been stipulated for a particular purpose and also the meaning a company gives to it and how it is often utilised.
No one wants to pay a company for services and not get value for money a company that would employ a diverse workforce aims improve its productivity and income
When considering adopting a diverse work...

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